daily hope
God Sees the Whole Story
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Related Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13a (recording quotes GNT). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
Transcript of the recording. Scripture translation labels describe the translation quoted in the audio.
0:00Sometimes in life, things will go your way, and other times, they won't.
0:08It's so easy to feel like God is with us when things are good, and He's nowhere to be found when things are bad.
0:16We tend to forget that He can see the whole story in a way that we never will.
0:24We can trust that, good or bad, God is working for our benefit.
0:31Okay.
0:33Let's begin by taking a few seconds to consciously relax the body.
0:44And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:54Now, take a moment to consider this verse: God keeps His promise, and He will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm.
1:15And again, God keeps His promise, and He will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm.
1:42In your own time, take a few nice, deep breaths.
1:51In through the nose and out through the mouth.
2:02Allow the body to let go a little bit more with each exhale.
2:16Feel the face and the neck softening as your body begins to relax.
2:31Notice how your breath softens and relaxes the body.
2:46Come to that sense of weight in the body, allowing the chair to hold the body up.
3:04Relax the arms all the way down to the hands.
3:12Allow the legs to become heavy, relaxing all the way down to the toes.
3:28Feel the muscles softening.
3:40Allow the natural rhythm of the breath to relax the body.
3:52Notice the rise and the fall of the chest.
4:05Just noticing how good it feels just to breathe.
4:23And now, for a moment or two, let your awareness be free.
4:32Let it rest.
4:46Bring your attention to the feeling of the breath.
5:02Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and easy.
5:28Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
5:44With each inhale, let your body fill up with new life.
5:55With each exhale, release and let your body relax.
6:15Feel your feet on the floor and the weight of your body in the chair.
6:33Now, gently bring your attention to your emotions.
6:43Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
6:57Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them as an observer.
7:15Remember that you can leave those feelings right where they are.
7:26Just allow those thoughts to bubble up and out.
7:46Remember, today is a new day with new opportunities.
7:55God is working in your life.
8:12Take this verse with you, "God keeps His promise and He will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm." When you feel ready, slowly bring
8:41your awareness back to the breath and allow your eyes to open.
8:48Take a few deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
8:59Notice how you feel.
9:04I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:08We'll see you again tomorrow with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.